Leeds Blitz

Leeds Blitz
Part of the Strategic bombing campaign of World War II

Directions to an ARP shelter at the University of Leeds
Date1940–42
Location
United Kingdom
Result Damage to Leeds infrastructure, main industrial targets remain intact
Belligerents
 United Kingdom  Germany

The Leeds Blitz comprised nine air raids on the city of Leeds by the Nazi German Luftwaffe. The heaviest raid took place on the night of 14/15 March 1941, affecting the city centre, Beeston,[1] Bramley[2] and Armley.[1][3] The city was subjected to other raids during the Second World War, but they were relatively minor; only the March 1941 raid caused widespread damage, including to the city's museum and its artefacts.

  1. ^ a b "West Riding ARP map". Google Maps. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Bramley in the years 1935 to 1941". FrancisFrith. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
  3. ^ "Model Road". Leodis.net. Retrieved 6 January 2014.